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Author

Date of Award

4-25-2007

Degree Type

Honors Paper

Department

English

First Advisor

Dr. E. Derek Taylor, Ph.D.

Abstract

This thesis examines the well-used character persona in Western literature, the Byronic hero which can be prominently seen in both George Gordon and Lord Byron’s poetry, as well as the juxtaposition to this hero, the Byronic heroine. Both hero and heroine are characterized by being sensitive, passionate, strong, and having self-destructing tendencies. These romantic heroes can be seen throughout many works of literature.

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